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ROMA SOCCER LEAGUE (RSL)

Guiding Principles

  • The RSLs goal is to promote true “outdoor” play indoors. Our League play will mimic outdoor play with a “no walls” environment, 40′ ceiling height, and pro level turf.
  • A player must not use equipment or wear anything which is dangerous to himself or another player (including any kind of jewelry)
  • Jersey, shorts, shin guards, and footwear as defined under Law 4 of the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) Laws of the Game will apply.
  • Pre-game meetings must be in the spectator areas, not on the fields.
  • Parents and spectators are not allowed on the field at any time.
  • Teams are to leave the field of play immediately following their games.
  • Teams may choose either bench.
  • Slide tackling is not permitted.
  • Offside calls will be at the 18 for ALL levels (U9-U19) 
  • No punting is allowed in any of the Age Groups. If ball is bounced by keeper it must bounce twice.
  • Players will provide 5 yard spacing for the U11’s on down and 8 yard spacing for the U12’s and up on all direct/indirect kicks
  • Build out line
    • For U7-U11 divisions, when the GK has the ball, either during the play or from a goal kick, the opposing team should move behind the build out line.
    • After the ball is put into play by the GK the opposing team can cross the Build Out Line and play resumes as normal
    • A restart from the GK’s hands or goal kick will take place if the opposition infringes inside the build out.
  • Penalty Kicks
    • Normal FIFA rules apply. If the shooter hits the post and is the next player to touch the ball, play is dead and indirect kick is awarded to the opposing team. 
    • If a shooter takes a penalty kick and goalie saves it, then the shooter can touch, without penalty, since a second player (goalkeeper) has touched it.
  • If the ball hits the ceiling play will stop and ball will be awarded to the opposing team as an indirect kick at the spot of contact.
  • All players must be registered with their state organization and valid player cards must be present at all games or a copy of their birth certificate.
  • All players must complete an RSL waiver form.
  • If a team cannot make a game they must notify the RSL staff 4 days prior to the scheduled game. If a notification is not given or the 4 day requirement is not met then the game will be an automatic forfeit.  Games will not be rescheduled.
  • Please check the schedule regularly to ensure no changes have been made.
  • For the U7-U11 division, there are no intentional headers, for the athletes safety, protecting them against head injuries and concussions. An indirect free kick will be awarded to the other team at the spot of the header.
  • Mercy Rule: No more than a 5 goal deficit will be recognized. When 1 Team is up by 5 goals we will stop adding goals to the scoreboard in the interest of sportsmanship.  The leading team should consider working on other aspects of their game.  The RSL will do all in its power to ensure competitive games, each year, in an effort to limit the need to enforce this Rule.
  • An extra player may be added when a team is down by 5 goals for the U14’s and down.
  • Substitutions may take place as follows:
    • U9-U11: on the fly from center line 
    • U12-U19: upon the approval of the referee after a stoppage, after a goal is scored, before a goal kick or before a throw in. If team in possession is subbing, both teams may sub or when play is stopped and a coach is beckoned onto the field for an injury.

Rosters

U8 can have up to 10 players on their roster 

U9 – U11 can have up to 15 players on their roster

U12 – U19 can have up to 18 players on their roster 

Players

U7 – U8 will play 5 v 5 (inclusive of keeper)

U9 – U11 will play 7 v 7 (inclusive of keeper)

U12 – U19 will play 9 v 9 (inclusive of keeper) 

Uniforms

Home team on the schedule is to wear their dark colored uniform kit

Away team on the schedule is to wear their light colored uniform kit

  • Home team must change in to an alternate jersey should there be a conflict or request by the referee to do so.

Game Length

1. Your game time starts immediately upon the conclusion of the previous game. The clock is a continuous 42 minute period. At the end of each game, the Referee will reset the time to 45 minutes and start the clock running. The Referee will officially start the game at the FORTY (42) minute mark as displayed on the time clock. Both teams may choose to start at any time before the 42 minute mark if they are ready, benefiting from whatever time is remaining from the 42 minutes running clock. There is no half time break.
2. If time permits, teams may have a 2-3-minute warm up time once you are on the field.
3. In the case of an injury that delays play, the referee will indicate the game time if there is a time change.
4. The clock MAY be stopped for serious injury only. The management reserves the right to terminate or reschedule any game that has a lengthy delay due to injury. Games will be rescheduled by the league.
5. At the conclusion of the game, teams may shake hands and expeditiously vacate the bench area to allow for the incoming teams keeping in mind that the clock for the next game is running down.

Scoring

Win = 3 Points, Tie = 1 Point, Loss = 0 Points

Tie Breakers

In the event that there be a tie in the Standings the following will be the deciding factors. Head to Head, then Goal Differential (GF) then Goals Against (GA), then Goals For (GF), .  A no show or forfeit = 0 points awarded to the team that forfeits and 3 points are awarded to the team who showed up with 1 Goal For (GF) awarded. 

Cards

Yellow cards and Red cards will be given out at the discretion of the referees.

Should a player OR coach get a red card, he will be eliminated from the game and not allowed to play/participate in the following game.  As well, a $100 fine will have to be paid to the RSL prior to allowing the player/coach to re-enter into the League.

All RED card fines must be paid prior to the beginning of the next game; otherwise the entire team will NOT be allowed to play. 

Roma Soccer League reserves the right to expel anyone who uses vulgar or abusive language.  This includes racial, ethnic, or religious comments. As well, fighting will not be tolerated.  This behavior is intolerable and could result in a multigame suspension and/or permanent expulsion from the Roma Soccer League. Roma Soccer League also reserves the right to expel a player, parent, or coach from League play for gross violations of the laws of the game, the House Rules, or damage to facility property.

Please enjoy the games but keep in mind its all for the kids to enjoy and have fun.